Skilled Craftsperson II

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

Skilled Craftsperson II is responsible for performing highly skilled manual work involving the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, along with basic HVAC and plumbing tasks, reading utility meters, and assisting all other trade workers in the maintenance field. This position will be responsible for any assigned maintenance and repair duties, as well as preventative maintenance work on campus. The role will also assist in completing work when other skilled craftspeople are absent. This position plays a key role in supporting the building operations team on campus. The position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Building Operations and Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with electrical systems, electrical-related equipment, basic HVACR, and electronic control systems; order and install replacement parts.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on MEP equipment and EMS (Energy Management Systems).
• Help maintain and repair chillers, boilers, air handlers, pumps, motors, fan-coil units, and related equipment.
• Prepare reports, order necessary parts, and complete daily work orders for all work performed.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment used on campus.
• On-Call Duty: Participate in an on-call rotation with other facilities team members and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Assist other skilled trade workers with maintenance and repairs on campus when requested.
• Respond to campus emergencies when required.
• Serve as backup for absent employees when needed.
• Help maintain inventory of supplies and tools within the facilities department.
• Communicate with administrators, supervisors, and others (both verbally and in writing) regarding service needs, customer concerns, and equipment repair requirements.
• Complete additional assigned tasks as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
• Work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Work outdoors and in extreme conditions, including cold, heat, wind, and precipitation.
• Work independently without supervision.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Georgia driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications

• CFC certification preferred
• 5 years' Experience preferred

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.